Famous Quotes by Washington Irving

Below are famous quotes by Washington Irving - US essayist, historian, & novelist (1783 - 1859).

A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.

A tart temper never mellows with age, and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.

A tart temper never mellows with age; and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.

Great minds have purposes, others have wishes.

Great minds have purposes, others have wishes. Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them.

There is a healthful hardiness about real dignity that never dreads contact and communion with others, however humble.

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